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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,937.24, 332,897.16 and 122,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,937.24, 332,897.16 and 122,295 is: 183,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,937.24 : 332,897.16 = 122,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,937.24/332,897.16 = 122,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,937.24x = 332,897.16 × 122,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,937.24x = 40,711,658,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,711,658,182.20/221,937.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,437.71

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